The Flame

by Cheap Trick
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Lyrics

An oth er night ows slow ly clos es in

and it (Gsus)feels (G)so

(Gsus)lone ly.

I Touch ing heat, to freez ing on my skin, but I’ve I pre (Gsus)tend (G)you still (Gsus)hold me.

I’m Just can’t stand up for (F)fall in’ a part,

I’m can’t see through this veil a (F)cross my heart, o ver (C)you.

I (Gm)can’t be lieve you’re the gone.

(G)You were (F)the (G)first, (F)you’ll (G)be (F)the last.

Wher ev er you go,

I’ll be with (F)you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (F)you.

When ev er you need some one

to (C)lay your heart and head up on, re mem ber: Af ter the fire, af ter (C)all the rain,

(F)I will be the flame.

I will be the flame.

An Watch in’ shad ows move a cross the wall,

I it (Gsus)feel (G)so

(Gsus)fright ened.

I wan na run to you, I wan na call, but I’ve been pre (Gsus)hit (G)by still (Gsus)light ning.

I’m go in’ cra zy, I’m (F)los in’ in’ sleep,

I’m in too far, I’m in a (F)way too deep o ver (C)you.

You’ll (Gm)al ways lieve you’re the one.

(G)You were (F)the (G)first, (F)you’ll (G)be (F)the last.

Wher ev er you go,

I’ll be with (F)you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (F)you.

When ev er you need some one

to (C)lay your heart and head up on, re mem ber: Af ter the fire, af ter (C)all the rain,

(F)I will be the flame.

I will be the flame.

(Bb)I will be the flame.

(F)I will be the (Bbsus2)flame.

I will be the (C)flame.

I’ll be with (F)you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (F)you.

The Flame — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Flame" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 88 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Flame”

Can I play "The Flame" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Flame" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Flame" by Cheap Trick played in?
The Flame is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Flame"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Flame" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Flame"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Flame"?
"The Flame" was originally performed by Cheap Trick. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Cheap Trick can I play here?
Try "SURRENDER", "THE FLAME", "I Want You To Want Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Flame"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Flame" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Flame"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Flame" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.